Pepcom´s MobileFocus Global 2008 Exhibitor Profiles
Pepcom´s MobileFocus Global 2008 takes place February 11, 2008 at
the Avenida Palace hotel in Barcelona. Listed below are Pepcom´s
MobileFocus Global 2008 exhibitor profiles.
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Company: Aliph
Media Contact: Virginia Jamieson
Phone: 6502798619
E-mail: Virginia@aliph.com
Web: www.jawbone.com
Headquartered in San Francisco, Aliph is a leading developer of mobile
audio products that deliver the best user experience in any
environment. The company was founded in 1999 by Alexander Asseily and
Hosain Rahman, who met as Stanford undergrads and shared a belief
that creating a noise-free environment was critical to improve mobile
communications and a vital step towards voice being the dominant
interface for mobile devices. The award-winning Jawbone Bluetooth
headset with Noise Shield was introduced in December 2006 at
www.jawbone.com and at AT&T retail stores nationwide where it
immediately became the best selling Bluetooth headset.
Company: AT4 wireless
Stand: Hall2, Booth E12
Media Contact: Jacqueline Casini
Phone: 34 952 61 91 22
E-mail: jcasini@at4wireless.com
Web: www.at4wireless.com
AT4 wireless, a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wireless
technologies prides itself on being both, the most complete Wireless
Certification & Testing Laboratory in the world and a leading
manufacturer of cutting-edge test & measurement equipment for
telecommunication technologies.
With the largest coverage in different technologies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE,
WCDMA, HSPA, LTE, WiMAX(TM), Bluetooth(R), Wi-Fi(R), RFID, NFC and
EPC) and a portfolio that ranges from conformance, regulatory and
interoperability testing to world-wide compliance services AT4
wireless´ Test Laboratory offers a one-stop-shop approach for the
certification of telecommunication devices.
AT4 wireless was founded in 1991, has more than 300 employees and
operates from it´s headquarter in Malaga/Spain and its US-based
branch in Herndon/VA.
Company: Audience
Stand: tabletop
Media Contact: Sacha Arts
Phone: 408-356-3099
E-mail: sacha@sliderassociates.com
Web: www.audience.com
Audience is a voice processor company that enables clear
communications anywhere with noise suppression technology based on
the intelligence of the human hearing system. The technology is
applicable across a broad range of consumer products where voice
needs to be intelligible in noisy environments. The company´s first
commercial product is for the mobile handset market. Audience is one
of 34 founding member companies of the Open Handset Alliance and the
only one with advanced noise suppression technology. Investors in
Audience include Vulcan Capital, NEA, Tallwood Venture Capital and
VentureTech Alliance. Audience, www.audience.com, is based in
Mountain View, California
Company: BEA Systems
Stand: Booth HS61, hall 4,
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: (NASDAQ: BEAS)
Media Contact: Sarah Atkinson
Phone: 44 1494 559695
E-mail: satkinso@bea.com
Web: www.bea.com
At MWC 2008 BEA will be focusing on SOA, BPM, SDP-IMS and Java
Virtualisation and demonstrating how operators can build a unified
infrastructure which converges IT and Telecom capabilities.
BEA Systems is a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software
with a strong focus on the telecommunications market. The world´s
leading carriers rely on BEA Tuxedo and BEA WebLogic to more
effectively run their businesses and provide carrier-grade, converged
services.
BEA enables telcos to respond to key business issues by using BEA
solutions to develop, deploy, and integrate their operations and
next-generation applications and services.
Company: Beceem Communications
Media Contact: Valerie Christopherson
Phone: 1 949 690-3656
E-mail: valeriec@globalresultspr.com
Web: www.beceem.com
Beceem Communications Inc. is the leading provider of semiconductor
solutions for the mobile broadband market, and the first with
commercially available terminal chipsets for Wave 1 and Wave 2
profiles of the WiMAX Forum, that are based on the IEEE 802.16e-2005
standard. For more information, please visit the company´s website at
http://www.beceem.com.
Company: BlueAnt Wireless
Media Contact: Suzanne Harrison
Phone: 1 415 956 0800
E-mail: info@blueantwireless.com
Web: www.blueantwireless.com
BlueAnt Wireless is a leading Australian manufacturer of Bluetooth
enabled devices and state-of-the-art wireless accessories.
BlueAnt´s product portfolio includes Bluetooth handsfree, stereo audio
streaming and wireless communication products offering cutting-edge
technology, design and features.
Our warranty support remains an integral component of our technical
support program. All BlueAnt products are covered by a 2-year full
replacement warranty and customer support, via our localized
dedicated customer service centers, remains paramount.
Visit us at MobileFocus to view our innovative range of products and
preview the very latest additions live at the event!
Visit www.blueantwireless.com for more information on our company and
products.
Company: Handmark
Stand: RIM and Nokia booths
Media Contact: Erica Wells
Phone: 816-268-2956
E-mail: ewells@handmark.com
Web: www.handmark.com
Handmark(R) is a global leader in the development and distribution of
mobile media focused on creating and delivering consumer-friendly
access to the best news, reference, and information content for
mobile phones and other wireless handhelds including BlackBerry(R),
Palm(R) Treo(TM), Symbian(TM) OS and Windows Mobile(R) devices, as
well as the Apple(R) iPhone. Handmark signature products, including
the award-winning Pocket Express(R), transform ordinary handsets into
powerful business and entertainment tools.
Company: Immersion Corporation
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NASDAQ: IMMR
Media Contact: Angie Ayala
Phone: 650.762.2952
E-mail: aayala@ar-edelman.com
Web: www.immersion.com
Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in
developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and
products. The company´s VibeTonz(R) System can make mobile phones
user interface features, applications, and downloadable, multimedia
content more intuitive and engaging. For example, the System provides
unmistakable confirmation in response to touchscreen interactions,
makes mobile games more fun with rumble feedback similar to that in
console games, and adds intuitive tactile alerts to events such as
call dropped, purchase completed, or an instant messaging buddy has
logged on or off. Designed to be implemented on any mobile wireless
technology platform or operating system, the variety of features the
VibeTonz System supports makes it a value-add feature to any phone.
Company: Intrinsyc Software
International, Inc.
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: TSX: ICS
Media Contact: Brad Zaytsoff
Phone: 1-604-648-4038
E-mail: bzaytsoff@intrinsyc.com
Web: www.intrinsyc.com
Intrinsyc provides wireless software solutions that enable next-
generation handheld products, including mobile handsets, smart phones
and converged devices. The company´s software products, engineering
services, and years of expertise help device makers, service
providers, and silicon providers deliver compelling wireless products
with faster time-to-market and improved development cost. Intrinsyc
is the licensor of the Soleus(TM) platform based on Windows(R)
Embedded CE for consumer handset development. Intrinsyc is a
Microsoft(R) Windows Embedded Gold Partner, the 2007 Windows Embedded
Excellence Award winner for Systems Integrator, and a Symbian
Platinum Partner.
Company: Juice Wireless
Media Contact: Andy Oliver
Phone: 619-580-4101
E-mail: juice@lewispr.com
Web: www.juicecaster.com
Founded in 2004 as a mobile marketing company, Juice delivered award-
winning mobile marketing solutions to brands ranging from Conde Nast
from AOL to Sony to Gillette. JuiceCaster - the creation of Juice co-
founders Dan Paik and Nick Desai - was first launched in Sept. 2006.
Today, JuiceCaster mobile social network is offered on-deck on
Cricket Wireless, Alltel, US Cellular and T-Mobile. Juice is based in
Los Angeles, CA and has 35 full-time employees. Investors include
Qualcomm, Citizen´s Communications and 21 Ventures. In December 2007,
Juice Wireless closed its Series C funding round of $6M and won the
coveted Industry Achievement Award for Most Innovative Consumer
Entertainment Service from the Mobility World Congress.
Company: Microsoft - MSN Direct
Stand: 1D19(1_0)
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: MSFT
Media Contact: Elizabeth O´Connor
Phone: eoconnor@waggeneredstrom
E-mail: (425) 638-7000
Web: www.msndirect.com
MSN Direct is a specialized wireless service that delivers customized
and personalized information to people. Those interested in learning
more about MSN Direct can visit http://www.msndirect.com.
Company: Mobile Data Now
Stand: 2A105(2_0)
Media Contact: Miiko Mentz
Phone: 1-408-858-7216
E-mail: miiko@future-works.com
Web: www.mobiledatanow.com
Mobile Data Now provides instant access to business and database
applications from any mobile device using email, SMS (text messaging)
or IM (instant messaging) offering an easy and affordable way to
connect users to the critical data they need while working remotely
on a job site or while traveling. And for businesses needing to
interact with the general public -- anything from real estate to
entertainment venues -- they can use Mobile Data Now to deliver
messages to potential customers. Mobile Data Now works with any
mobile device, any network, and does not require any downloadable
software on mobile devices.
Company: Networks In Motion
Media Contact: Christopher Kingdon
Phone: 46 730 511414
E-mail: ckingdon@networksinmotion.com
Web: http://www.networksinmotion.com
Networks In Motion is an award-winning wireless navigation and local
search company, with products on most major wireless carriers.
Networks In Motion powers: AAA Mobile(R) on Alltel, Verizon Wireless
and Sprint; Verizon Wireless´ VZ Navigator; YellowPages.com Mobile,
which is currently deployed on AT&T Alltel´s Axcess Mobile Guide
navigator; U.S. Cellular´s Your Navigator; TELUS Navigator and TELUS
Kid Find, making NIM´s NAVBuilder platform the most widely used
mobile phone navigation service in North America. Founded in 2000,
the company is privately held and headquartered in Aliso Viejo,
Calif., with international offices in Sweden and Spain. More
information is available at http://www.networksinmotion.com.
Company: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Stand: 2.1C50 (Hall 2)
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NVTL Nasdaq
Media Contact: Patty Z. Goodwin
Phone: 858-431-3726
E-mail: pgoodwin@nvtl.com
Web: www.novatelwireless.com
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications. The
company is a leader in the design and development of innovative
wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSDPA & UMTS),
CDMA with EV-DO Revision A (Rev A) and GSM technologies. Novatel
Wireless´ Merlin(TM) PC Cards and ExpressCards, Expedite(R) Embedded
Modules, MobiLink(TM) Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM)
Fixed Mobile Convergence Products and Conversa(TM) Software Suite
enable high-speed wireless access. The company delivers innovative 3G
solutions to operators, distributors, original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in
San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ:NVTL. For
more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
Company: PacketVideo (PV)
Stand: 1C09 (on MWC floor)
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NASDAQ: WAVE
Media Contact: Jeff Seedman, Ruder Finn
Phone: 310-882-4009
E-mail: seedmanj@ruderfinn.com
Web: www.packetvideo.com
PV, a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), is the
software innovator powering the world´s leading mobile multimedia
services. With more than 210 different devices supported and 204.9
million PV multimedia clients deployed around the world, PV has the
deepest, broadest and most respected multimedia software expertise in
the industry. Founded in 1998, PV is headquartered in San Diego,
California with regional offices in the U.S., Japan, Europe and
India.
Company: Plantronics
Stand: Hall 4-4 Suite 4.4 H
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: PLT
Media Contact: Paris Welton
Phone: 00447920 474383
E-mail: paris@connectedpr.eu
Web: www.plantronics.com
Plantronics
In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from
the moon: "That´s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind." Today we´re the headset of choice in mission-critical
applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the New
York Stock Exchange. This spirit of innovation is the basis for every
product we build - whether it´s for work, for home or on the go.
www.plantronics.com.
Altec Lansing
As a leader in portable and powered audio systems, Altec Lansing is
the newest division of Plantronics, and augments the Plantronics
product line with enhanced sound and music capabilities. The inMotion
speaker system has been a huge success and an important addition to
the iPod economy. The wide range of computer and home entertainment
sound systems are instrumental to innovation in digital music arena.
www.alteclansing.com
Company: ShoZu
Stand: Mtg Rms: 3.1HS96
Media Contact: Jennifer Grenz
Phone: 1.719.310.3774
E-mail: jennifer.grenz@shozu.com
Web: www.shozu.com
ShoZu is the leading provider of mobile social media services that
connect mobile consumers with their online social networks, personal
blogs, photo storage sites and other Web 2.0 properties from the
handset. The company´s patented technology provides fast, easy, one-
click uploads of photos and video clips from the mobile to the Web,
full-resolution photo and video delivery without compression, an
emerging suite of services that push content to the phone, the
ability to work in the background even if a connection is dropped,
and other unique features that simplify and enhance the user
experience, plus a mobile advertising service that provides non-
intrusive and behaviorally targeted ad delivery. The company was
founded in 2000 and has formed partnerships with some of the leading
players in the mobile ecosystem, including Motorola and Samsung.
Company: Sierra Wireless
Stand: MWC Stand - AV99
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW
Media Contact: Sharlene Myers
Phone: 1 604-232-1445
E-mail: smyers@sierrawireless.com
Web: http://www.sierrawireless.com
Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to
mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a
diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original
equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-
to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers
requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier
certification.
Company: Sling Media, Inc.
Stand: 4.6HS094
Media Contact: Brian Jaquet
Phone: 1 650 787 6893
E-mail: jaquet@slingmedia.com
Web: www.slingmedia.com
Sling Media, Inc. was established on the belief that everyone should
have access to their television content while away from the living
room. A wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Holding Corporation
(NASDAQ: SATS), Sling Media is the world´s leading digital lifestyle
company offering consumer services and products that are a natural
extension of today´s digital way of life. Sling Media´s product
family includes the internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning
Slingbox(TM) that allows consumers to watch and control their living
room television shows at any time, from any location, using PCs,
Macs, PDAs, and smartphones. For more information visit
www.slingmedia.com.
Company: Sony Ericsson
Media Contact: Merran Wrigley, Head of
External Relations
Phone: 44-7887-628-358
E-mail: merran.wrigley@sonyericsson.com
Web: www.sonyericsson.com
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint
venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate
functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide
communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones,
accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan,
China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the
Women´s Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote
the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For
more information, please visit www.sonyericsson.com
Company: Soonr
Media Contact: Molly Butters
Phone: 408-918-9088
E-mail: Molly@Krause-Taylor.com
Web: www.soonr.com
Soonr is a global innovator dedicated to making computer files
available and useful to people anytime, through any mobile phone or
Internet connected device. The Soonr service continuously and
securely backs up computer files and allows users to easily search
for, view, forward and share documents from wherever they are, and on
whatever connected device they prefer. The company provides carriers
and other partners with a branded, premium service and a compelling
revenue model. The service works across worldwide carrier networks
and major handset operating systems. Founded in 2005 by veterans in
Internet technologies, telecommunications, wireless and mobility, the
company is based in Silicon Valley and Denmark.
Company: Synaptics
Stand: 2J09
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: SYNA
Media Contact: Tara Yingst
Phone: 408-454-5100
E-mail: info@synaptics.com
Web: http://www.synaptics.com
Synaptics is a leading worldwide developer of custom-designed user
interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and
entertainment devices. Our mission is to enrich the interaction
between users and their intelligent devices. Synaptics products
emphasize ease of use, small size, low power consumption, advanced
functionality, durability and reliability, making them applicable to
a multitude of markets, including notebook computers, PC peripherals,
mobile phones, and portable entertainment devices such as MP3
players. For more information on our products view our products
section or contact: sales@synaptics.com.
Company: Trimble Outdoors
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: TRMB
Media Contact: Jamie Ernst, BRODEUR
Phone: 210-495-5757
E-mail: jernst@brodeur.com
Trimble Outdoors is a family of location-based services for outdoor,
fitness and geocaching enthusiasts that promote their well-being,
security and active lifestyle. With Trimble Outdoors, you can use a
GPS-enabled cell phone to navigate trails and highways; track your
workouts; geocache; and create, manage and share those experiences
with others. Trimble Outdoors expands the product portfolio of
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) - a world leader in GPS since 1978.
Company: WorldMate
Stand: 8B56 (RIM)
Media Contact: Amy Robinson
Phone: 619-677-2700
E-mail: amyr@lewispr.com
Web: www.worldmatelive.com
MobiMate is the clear leader in the mobile travel-related services
category with WorldMate - the leading mobile travel service.
MobiMate´s unique approach to the Mobile Internet sees the product as
a combination of clever, attractive and user-friendly software,
valuable content and services from recognized sources, and an on-line
service delivering this content to the end-user´s device. MobiMate´s
leadership in this space has been recognized by leading handset
manufacturers who bundle MobiMate products with their devices,
including Nokia, Sony-Ericsson, Hewlett Packard and others. MobiMate
is a member of Forum Nokia PRO and a BlackBerry Alliance member.
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